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title: "Provision of Library Services at HMP Leicester"
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# Provision of Library Services at HMP Leicester

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-614fb4ec-6ebf-4b03-9825-8f63fdaf5ec1

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice is overseeing a completed tender for the provision of Library Services at HMP Leicester, which falls under the category of prison services. The contract, valued at £129,993.26, commenced on 1st July 2022 and will run until 31st March 2025. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically a single tender action due to its value being below the threshold. The key dates related to this procurement include the tender period, which ended on 31st March 2022, and the award notice was published on 31st May 2022. The services are to be delivered to multiple addresses, including the postal code LE2 7AJ and other regions in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in public procurement and provide vital services within the prison system. Businesses specialising in library services, educational resources, or community engagement projects would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Leveraging this contract can enhance their visibility and customer base within the public sector, positioning them for sustained growth.

## Notice

Provision of Library Services at HMP Leicester

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/142bc032-84bc-4b37-a17c-7cd6f7e3f860 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £129,993 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £129,993 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75231230 - Prison services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2022 at 08:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/142bc032-84bc-4b37-a17c-7cd6f7e3f860
- 31 May 2022 at 10:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/142bc032-84bc-4b37-a17c-7cd6f7e3f860

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/142bc032-84bc-4b37-a17c-7cd6f7e3f860
  21st July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c4377be-149f-4e85-b638-82d90297fee7
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